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Newspaper

Montezuma Enterprise

Location

Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1921

Page

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Little Girls Celebrate Mary Lucile McNamee Birthday

Forty one invited girls gathered at Mr. and Mrs. P. F. McNamee home to celebrate Mary Lucile McNamee's birthday. Helen Hann won the first guessing contest and Honnie Thomas won the second. Prizes, a variety box and games followed with refreshments of ice cream and cake. Assistants Misses Hisse Scott, Mattie Brown and Eva VanHook aided the hostesses.

P. F. McNamee Mary Lucile Helen Hann Honnie Thomas Hisse Scott Mattie Brown Eva VanHook

Four Ladies Attend Pythian Sisters Convention in Indianapolis

Mrs. Wm. Norris Mrs. W. H. Skeeters Mrs. Bert Skeeters and their daughter Elizabeth Jane spent Thursday and Friday in Indianapolis at the Annual Pythian Sisters Convention.

Wm. Norris W. H. Skeeters Bert Skeeters Litttle Elizabeth Jane Indianapolis Pythian Sisters

Ans Warner dies after brief illness at 46

Joel Warner born July 7, 1875 son of John and Tanner Warner died October 6, 1921 after one day illness. He married Margaret Griffin in 1901 and had four children Frank Berneice Claude and Thelma. He faced blindness for five years but remained cheerful and devout. He leaves a large family, two brothers and two sisters, and many relatives and friends. Funeral at home Sunday 2 PM with Rev J Whitson, burial Oakland Cemetery.

Joel John Tanner Warner Margaret Griffin Tangier Frank Berneice Claude Thelma F. A. Callahan Lizzie Wittenmyer Vincennes Anna Leif Attica Sylvanus Warner Danville Warner Montezuma Linda Causey Lottie Wittenmyer

To the Memory of Joel Warner

A short remembrance note recalls the death of Joel Warner as family mourns a peaceful passing. The verse describes a bedside vigil and a final awakening to a heavenly home beyond life’s troubles. The speaker sends wishes to reunite in a city free of pain.

Joel Warner

Basketball Schedule Outlined With Key Home and Away Games

The coach announces a near season with completed schedule and new equipment. Listed are dates and opponents for home and away games including Oct 28 West Terre Haute and Feb 17 County Tournament with additional undated dates for Rosedale Newport Bridgeton and Hillsdale. Earl Keller, Student Mer.

Reel West Terre Haute Hillsdale Tangier Rockville Mecca Rosedale Bono Bellmore Waveland Marshball W. T. Haute Newport Bloomingdale Bridgeton Bills Earl Keller Mer

New Turn-Sign Crossing to Aid Traffic Safety

A turn sign project at the busy crossing will use three lights an all red green and white to guide motorists. The plan includes corner widening to ease turns and a police presence to curb speeding with town board state approval and insurance to cover potential accidents.

Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Help

We express sincere thanks to all who were helpful and sympathized with us in the death and burial of our loved one. Your kindness and support brought comfort during this time.

Improvements At Mr Mathas Place In Montezuma

Mr George Mathas has added a new office garage and fur room at his south Montezuma business. A gravel road in front improves access and convenience. Mathas is noted as one of Montezuma's oldest business men always keeping up to date.

George Mathas Mathas Montezuma

Presbyterian Church to Open for Services Sunday

The Presbyterian church, repaired and ready, will open for services on Sunday October 31. All former Presbyterians and friends are invited. There will be preaching at 11 A.M. and 7 P.M. Watch for a printed programme.

Mellott Hosts Old Time Horseshoe Tourney

Mellott plans a Saturday October 8 horseshoe tournament with stakes 40 feet apart. A $40 purse will be split among first through third place as more than 60 entrants pay 50 cents to participate, with a 10 cent gate admission funding a Christmas fund.

Mellott Attica Ledger

Visit Guests From Chicago Spend Weekend in Town

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Foster of Chicago were over Sunday guests of S. P. Hancock and wife. They also visited J. E. Hancock and Joe Burns and family.

Tom Foster Chicago S. P. Hancock J. E. Hancock Joe Burns

Birthday Dinner Honors Mr and Mrs Gosnell

A birthday dinner was hosted at the Gosnell home for a family gathering. Attendees included Odland Gosnell and family of Newport, Robert Gosnell of Clinton, Hom Myers and family nearby, Alva Gosnell and daughter Sarah, Anna Foster, Carl Gosnell and wife Osedale, Galie Woods and family of West Union, Ivan Alch and family near New Hthel Hockmen of Rock Beulah Spillman of Pennsylvania and Andrew Bord and family.

Jay Eda Gosnell Odland Gosnell Ter Newport Robert Gosand Clinton Hom‘Myers Near A Alva Gosnell Daugh Sarah Anna Foster Ana Carl Gosneil Osedale Galie Woods West Union Ivan Alch Near New Hthel Hockmen Rock Beulah Spillman Penn Vania Andrew Bord

Sale Notice for Gargill Farm Stock and Household Goods

M Gargill advertises a sale of farm stock and household goods on the 18th at his farm two miles south of Mecca. Miss Mattie Walters returns to Terre Haute after a Mecca visit. Miss Geneva Adams comes home from six weeks in Chicago. Mr and Mrs Everett Mathas depart for Chicago after visiting Mr and Mrs B Underwood and daughter Miss Thelma. Mrs Walter Skinner returns from Chrisman Illinois after being called for the death of her sister Miss Doro.

M. Gargill Mecca Mattie Walters Terre Haute Geneva Adams Chicago Everett Mathas Mrs. B. Underwood Thelma Walter Skinner Chrisman, Itl Miss Doro- Base Iva Mathas State Normal George Mathas

Revival Meetings At Church Of Christ In Sandford

Luila Laverty remains in precarious condition after a month of illness. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Marshall and Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Linville attended the Sunday School Convention at Fairview last Sunday. John McCune has been ill for days with appendicitis symptoms. Rev. Anderson of Sandford Kentucky conducts a revival series at the Church of Christ.

Luila Laverty G. W. Marshall R. B. Linville Fairview John McCune Anderson Sandford, Ky Church of Christ

Local Visitors and Family Notices From Indiana

Fred Murphy of St. Marys of the Woods Terre Haute spent the weekend with his mother Mrs R C Murphy here. Mrs James Tait and daughter Barbara of Evanston Indiana visit Mr and Mrs Hugh Aikman and Roy Aikman family. Mrs C C Kelso went to Ireland Indiana last week due to her mother’s illness.

Fred Murphy St. Marys of the Woods Terre Haute R. C. Murphy James Tait Barbara Evanston, Inl Hugh Aikman Roy Aikman C. C. Kelso Ireland Ind

Gloom Buster Headlines Town's Peculiar Crusade

Odd local column names the Gloom Buster as a universal remedy while a Kibosh on the Crepe Hanger stirs playful town chatter. The piece presents a whimsical, satirical look at community figures and their self styled roles.

Montezuma and Mecca Baseball Tie In Dark Standoff

Montezuma and Mecca high school baseball teams battled to a 5 inning tie as darkness fell with the score 5 to 5. Claude Billings and Kenneth Forrest sparked Montezuma rallies, while Mecca used some errors to stay alive and force a return meeting set for Wednesday October 19.

Montezuma Mecca Monte Rees Claude Billings Kenneth Forrest Our Boys Charles Thomas Reel

Community Notes and Local Events Highlight Pulpit Talks and Fire Safety

Grover Robins becomes successor and night watch. Rev. Robert Mannon will preach at the Church of Christ in Quinney this Sunday. Mrs. G. N. Cartwright found a dead pigeon with leg bands A J 21 B 2124 and 7671. Dr. Henry L. Davis new Green Castle district superintendent preaches at the Methodist church Sunday 7 PM. Fire Prevention Day reminder to clear flues and remove rubbish. Montezuma defeats Rockville 5 0 then 1 0 in double header.

Robert Mannon Quincey Ind Church of Christ the Fourth Sun G. N. Cartwright Tangier Henry L. Davis Greencastle Methodist Church Davis

Lost Endgate Report Near Ford Truck in Town

Finder reports a misplaced endgate off a Ford truck somewhere in town and asks to leave it at the Enterprise office for collection. Reward offered.

Enterprise Office

For Sale Four room house with three lots and outbuildings

Property listing advertises a four room house with three lots and a garage, wood and coal house, and other outbuildings in good repair. Includes a well work yard and a young orchard. inquire at the Enterprise Office.

Enterprise Office

For Sale Singled Six One Stand Table Bed Spring

Classified notice lists a six one stand table and a bed spring for sale with a contact phone number 147. Local shopper information indicates a quick sale for home furniture and bedding items.

Local residents visit relatives and travel for short trips

Personal mentions list Rockville businessman F. M. Mchaughlin on Monday business, numerous visits to Ridgefarm Illinois and Anderson Indiana, and family travels to Washington, Lebanon, Attica, Shepherdsville, Toronto and Pittsburg. Students and relatives are noted in Saint Normal Terre Haute.

F. M. Mchaughlin Rockville Albert Jerome Ridgefarm Ill

Trains SchedulesWest and East Departures and Sunday Times

The notice lists train times for east and west routes with morning and afternoon departures. Sunday trains include additional departures and a Brazil division schedule.

Beyond Price at Rex Theatre with Pearl White

William Fox presents Pearl White in Beyond Price a thriller high class comedy about a neglected wife who longs for a millionaire life and the feel of baby arms. Her wishes are granted by the story’s end in a mix of suspense and humor.

William Fox Pearl White

Saturday Harold Goodwin in Hearts of Youth tale

Saturday Harold Goodwin stars in Hearts of Youth a mystery and vengeance tale. The narrative centers on a young protagonist facing hidden threats and a quest for justice amid shifting loyalties.

Harold Goodwin

Sunday All Comedy Programme at Paramount Theatre

Bry ant Washburn stars in It Pays to Advertise in a two reel Mer maid comedy Dynamite. The theatre insists it shows Paramount pictures every Sunday promising the best show in town.

Bryant Washburn Paramount Pictures Paramount Picture

Coming next Sunday Marys Ankle at Goldwyn week

Doug las McLean and Doris May star in Marys Ankle. Goldwyn week will be observed at the theatre Oct. 23 to 29 with a very extraordinary programme secured.

Douglas McLean Doris May Mary Goldwyn

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